Friday, May 3, 2013

BABA GANOUSH



This is another popular dip from Middle East like hummus, made with eggplant also served with pita bread.

Ingredients:
Brinjal/eggplant - 1 big
Garlic paste ........ 1 tbsp
Tahine ................ 1 tbsp
Parsley .............. 1/4 cup ( chopped)
Mint ................. a few leaves
Green chilli ........... 1 (chopped) My addition to make it a bit spicy.
Salt........ to taste
Lemon juice ......... 2-3 tbsps.
Olive oil

Method:


1.Pierce the brinjal/eggplant with a fork or knife and roast it on gas flame until the skin turns out black.

2. Peel the skin and seperate the pulp.

3. In a food processor grind all the ingredients.
4. Remove in a bowl and drizzle a little more olive oil. Serve chilled with pita bread.

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18 comments:

  1. Wow looks delicious, new to me :)

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  3. Wow! I loved this. I ate it with fresh veggies. Yum! I didn't know the recipe, Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Yummy baba ganoush,wish to have with some pita bread chips.

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  5. Looks delicious and yummy,love to have it with pita bread...

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  6. I havent tasted this... you make it look so simple!! superb..
    Krithi's Kitchen

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    1. You must make it once .. you will love it

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  7. hi shobha, hmmm yummy, really like this kind of food. bookmarked with thanks..simply love the eggplant and tahini..

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  8. I love this amazing dip and the lovely roasted flavour.

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    1. Yes, the roasting gives it the authentic flavour

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  9. Yes Punam, it is a concentrated paste of roasted sesame seeds ground with oil. .. used in most of the Lebanese dishes.

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